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Wed Jul 6 2016
Watsonville Brown Berets Keep Pressure on Driscoll’s
Solidarity with Farmworkers Leading the Driscoll’s Boycott
The Watsonville Brown Berets are keeping the pressure on Driscoll's, the world's largest distributor of fresh berries, who are headquartered in Watsonville, California. On July 2, 2016, the Saturday before July 4th BBQs, the Brown Berets and other community members demonstrated in front of the Safeway on Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville to raise awareness and show solidarity with farmworkers in Washington state and Baja California leading the worldwide boycott of Driscoll's berries, including all products made with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries sold by Driscoll's.
Familias Unidas por la Justicia (FUJ) was formed by farmworkers in Washington state in July 2013, they have over 450 members, hold elections, and democratically run business meetings. Organizations in solidarity with Familias Unidas por la Justicia include a long list of labor unions, advocates for fair trade, food-justice organizations, retail markets, and schools.
Slow Food USA announced their solidarity with FUJ on social media and in their June 2016 e-newsletter in which they write, "Slow Food USA respects and values the hands that feed us. This is why we stand in solidarity with Familias Unidas por la Justicia. Support their boycott of Driscoll’s Berries and other labels who ignore their role in building a food system that is truly good, clean and fair for all."
Read More and View Photos | Boycotting Driscoll's continues
See Also: July 11: 4 Years of Struggle: March for a Fair Contract in Burlington, WA | July 16: Picket at Costco in SF
Related Features: UFW & Driscoll’s: United To Exploit | Thousands of Consumers Ask Sakuma Brothers Farm to Negotiate a Fair Contract | California Strawberry Festival: Brought To You By Exploitation | Farmworkers on West Coast Tour: Boycott Driscoll's from Border to Border
Familias Unidas por la Justicia (FUJ) was formed by farmworkers in Washington state in July 2013, they have over 450 members, hold elections, and democratically run business meetings. Organizations in solidarity with Familias Unidas por la Justicia include a long list of labor unions, advocates for fair trade, food-justice organizations, retail markets, and schools.
Slow Food USA announced their solidarity with FUJ on social media and in their June 2016 e-newsletter in which they write, "Slow Food USA respects and values the hands that feed us. This is why we stand in solidarity with Familias Unidas por la Justicia. Support their boycott of Driscoll’s Berries and other labels who ignore their role in building a food system that is truly good, clean and fair for all."
Read More and View Photos | Boycotting Driscoll's continues
See Also: July 11: 4 Years of Struggle: March for a Fair Contract in Burlington, WA | July 16: Picket at Costco in SF
Related Features: UFW & Driscoll’s: United To Exploit | Thousands of Consumers Ask Sakuma Brothers Farm to Negotiate a Fair Contract | California Strawberry Festival: Brought To You By Exploitation | Farmworkers on West Coast Tour: Boycott Driscoll's from Border to Border
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